What is a Director ID? DIN?
February 8, 2022
TRANSCRIPT:
Hi guys, it’s Michelle Knight from Little Miss Bookkeeping. Today we will be chatting about Director ID’s and how to apply for your Director Identification Number (DIN).
What is a Director ID?
A Director ID is a unique 15 digit number given to an existing, new or intending director who has verified their identity with the Registrar. It is issued to a person forever, much like a tax file number or ABN.
The Director ID applies to all directors & alternate directors of registered companies under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) & the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI).
You do not need to apply for a DIN if you are a sole trader or partnership.
Before you get started, you will need to set up for myGovID and complete the proof of record ownership process via the app & then apply online via the ABRS website. I have a YouTube video which runs you through a step by step process on this, you can check that out here.
Other important notes:
– We, as your tax agent, can’t apply for our clients. They need to do it directly online.
– Apply for a DIN ASAP or penalties may apply!
– A director of more than 1 company needs just 1 director ID.
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